With much of the world in lockdown, it doesn’t feel like perfect time to be launching a new drone. But DJI might be planning to cheer us all up and do just that with the release of the Mavic Air 2, a successor to the popular DJI Mavic Air from 2018.
DJI has announced a new launch event, titled “Up Your Game”, which will be taking place on April 27 at 9.30am EDT / 2.30pm BST / 11.30pm AEST.
The event invite (below) doesn’t give much away and it’s possible that the name is instead referring to the launch of a new RoboMaster, which is a ground-based tank robot. But there’s been a lot of rumors lately about the Mavic Air 2, including an FCC filing that confirmed the new drone’s name.
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This means we’re tentatively expecting the Mavic Air 2 to be announced on April 27, even if it might not be immediately available to pre-order or buy. If you’re unfamiliar with DJI’s drone lineup, the Mavic Air is the company’s mid-range model and became a popular all-rounder for both drone beginners and enthusiasts, thanks to its ability to shoot 4K video and fold down into a travel-friendly package.